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प्रश्न
There was a loss of biodiversity in the ecosystem due to a new construction project in that area. What would be its impact on the ecosystem? State any three.
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उत्तर
Impacts of loss of biodiversity on the ecosystem:
- The decline in plant production.
- Lowered resistance to environmental perturbations such as drought.
- Increased variability in certain ecosystem processes such as plant productivity, water use, and pest and disease cycles.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which of these is NOT amongst the effects of loss of biodiversity?
Match the animals given in column I with their location in column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Dodo | i. Africa |
| B. Quagga | ii. Russia |
| C. Thylacine | iii. Mauritius |
| D. Stellar's sea cow | iv. Australia |
Choose the correct match from the following:
What does 'Red' indicate in the IUCN Red list (2004)?
List any two major causes other than anthropogenic causes of the loss of biodiversity.
How can you, as an individual, prevent the loss of biodiversity?
Though the conflict between humans and wildlife started with the evolution of man, the intensity of conflict has increased due to the activities of modern man. Justify your answer with suitable examples.
"Forests provide intangible benefits to us." Explain by taking three different areas, how.
Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile conditions for long periods using ______.
Give definitions of Extinct species.
What are the reasons for loss of biodiversity?
